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LED Display Type

This PC screen has an LED display type, which is typical of many PC screens that were released around the same time as it.

It may also be worth considering one of the other flatpanel monitors that have an LED Display currently available including because of it's better review score, the AOC e2250Swdnk[plb_1364842_price], or the NEC MultiSync EA244[plb_2270820_price].

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Quite Wide Vertical Viewing Angle

At 178 degrees, the MDRC-2122 has a fairly wide vertical viewing angle compared to most of the other similar spec flatpanel monitors that have been on the market for a comparable time to the MDRC-2122. The vertical viewing angles of flatpanel monitors of this spec and age range from 50° to 180°, and the average vertical viewing angle is 170°.

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Quite Wide Horizontal Viewing Angle

The average horizontal viewing angle of medium monitors that have been around for more than two years is 170°. With a horizontal viewing angle of 178 degrees, the MDRC-2122 has one of the wider horizontal viewing angles amongst similar spec PC displays of this age.

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Very Big Viewable Height

PC displays of this age and type have viewable heights of between 28mm and 630mm. When compared to other medium monitors that were released more than two years ago that we have checked the viewable height of, the MDRC-2122's viewable height of 475.2 millimeters is one of the biggest.

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Fairly High Video Dot Rate

The lowest video dot rate of PC displays of a similar age and spec to the MDRC-2122 is 85MHz and the highest is 280MHz. The MDRC-2122 has one of the higher video dot rates (165 megahertz) amongst LCD screens of this age.

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1920 X 1080 (HD 1080) Graphics Resolution

This flatpanel monitor has a graphics resolution of 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), which is the most commonly found graphics resolution on medium monitors that have been on the market for around the same time as it.

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Has Four Cables Included

The Barco MDRC-2122 has a greater number of cables included than most medium monitors that came out more than two years ago. This flatpanel monitor has an AC cable included, which is the most frequently found cable included found on similar spec LCD screens that have been available for around the same time as the MDRC-2122. The cables included "HDMI", "USB" and "VGA" are also found on this PC display.

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Narrow

The narrowest flatpanel monitor of a comparable type and age to the MDRC-2122 is 52mm wide, the widest is 6,500mm, and the average width is 580mm. With a width of only 507 millimeters, the Barco MDRC-2122 is fairly narrow compared to most of the other PC screens of this type and age.

Short

With a height of only 306 millimeters, the Barco MDRC-2122 is fairly short compared to most of the other PC monitors of this type and age. Across all the comparable spec PC displays that are a similar age to the MDRC-2122 the heights range from 41mm to 4,800mm, and the average height is 380mm.

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Does Not Have a Built-In Speaker

Most PC displays of this age and type do not have a built-in speaker. The Barco MDRC-2122 is no exception to this as it too does not have a built-in speaker.

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Not 3D Compatible

The Barco MDRC-2122 is not 3D compatible, although keep in mind that most of the other flatpanel monitors of a similar age and type to the MDRC-2122 are also not 3D compatible.

If you want a flatpanel monitor that is 3D compatible then you might also want to consider the AOC d2757Ph[plb_1515695_price], or the Asus VG236[plb_2030776_price] which also has a higher rating.

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Does Not Have a Built-In Camera

Most flatpanel monitors of a comparable age and spec to the MDRC-2122 do not have a built-in camera. The MDRC-2122 is no exception to this as it too does not have a built-in camera.

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Does Not Have an Integrated Card Reader

The MDRC-2122 does not have an integrated card reader. Most of the other similar spec PC monitors that came out more than two years ago also do not have an integrated card reader.

Other LCD screens which also have an integrated card reader that you might also want to look at include the U2413[pl_1565290_price], or the U2713H[pl_1518815_price] both from DELL or the Acer DA220[plb_1606986_price] which also has a higher rating.

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Quite Small Viewable Width

The MDRC-2122 has a very small viewable width (only 267.3 millimeters) compared to most of the other medium monitors that were launched more than two years ago. Medium monitors that were released more than two years ago have viewable widths of between 1mm and 880mm, and the average viewable width is 520mm.

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Quite Low Maximum Height Adjustment

At only 80 millimeters, the MDRC-2122 has a fairly low maximum height adjustment compared to most of the other LCD screens of a similar age and type to the MDRC-2122. The lowest maximum height adjustment of PC displays that have been available for around the same time as the MDRC-2122 is 13mm, the highest is 850mm, and the average maximum height adjustment is 130mm.

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Only HD HD Type

This PC monitor has a Full HD HD type, which is typical of many PC displays that have been around for around the same time as it.

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Quite Small Display Diagonal

The average display diagonal of comparable spec PC screens that were launched more than two years ago is 65cm. At only 54.2 centimeters, the Barco MDRC-2122 has a quite small display diagonal compared to most of the other comparable spec PC monitors that were released around the same time as the MDRC-2122.

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Quite Small Viewable Size Diagonal

The viewable size diagonals of medium monitors that came out around the same time as the MDRC-2122 range from 21mm to 940mm. With a viewable size diagonal of only 542 millimeters, the Barco MDRC-2122 has one of the smaller viewable size diagonals amongst similar spec LCD screens of this age.

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Quite Dim Display Brightness

Across all the medium monitors that have been around for around the same time as the MDRC-2122 the display brightness range from 30 cd/m² to 1,700 cd/m², and the average display brightness is 280 cd/m². At only 250 candellas per square meter, the Barco MDRC-2122 has a quite dim display brightness compared to most of the other flatpanel monitors of this type and age.

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Only One HDMI Port

Most PC screens of a comparable age and type to the MDRC-2122 have between one and three HDMI ports, including the Barco MDRC-2122 which has one HDMI port.

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Fairly Slow Response Time

The Barco MDRC-2122 has a fairly slow response time (14 milliseconds) compared to most of the other medium monitors that have been available for more than two years. The fastest response time of PC displays that were released more than two years ago is 1ms, the slowest is 40ms, and the average response time is 6.1ms.

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3 Other reasons to consider the Barco MDRC-2122

Released Over Three Years Ago

This PC screen was released over three years ago.

Average Running Costs

Based on average energy prices and usage levels we estimate that the MDRC-2122 will cost £68 over 5 years to run, which is typical compared to the other 998 LCD screens of this age and type.

1920 X 1080 Pixels Display Resolution

This PC display has a display resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, which is typical of many comparable spec PC displays that have been on the market for more than two years.

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Specification

Display

Screen Size

21.5"

Display Resolution

1920 x 1080

Display Type

LED

3D Compatible

Yes

Graphics Resolution

1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)

HD Type

Full HD, HD

Viewable Size Diagonal

542mm

Viewable Height

475.2mm

Viewable Width

267.3mm

Aspect Ratio

16:9

Pixel Pitch

0.2475 x 0.2475

Display Colour Count

16.77M

Vertical Viewing Angle

178°

Horizontal Viewing Angle

178°

Typical Contrast Ratio

1000:1

Display Diagonal

54.2cm

Display Technology

IPS

Display Brightness

250 cd/m²

Response Time

14ms

Native Aspect Ratio

16:9

Supported Number of Colours Display

16.78 million colours

Ports & Interfaces

DC-In Jack

Yes

DisplayPort

1

USB 2.0 Port

3

HDMI Port

1

VGA (D-Sub) Port

1

USB Type-A Downstream Port

3

USB Hub Version

USB 2.0

Multimedia

Built-In Speaker

Yes

Built-In Camera

Yes

Integrated TV Tuner

Yes

Design

Case Colour

Black, Silver

Thin Client

Thin Client Installed

Yes

Networking

Ethernet LAN Port

Yes

WiFi

Yes

Bluetooth

Yes

Ergonomics

Maximum Height Adjustment

80mm

Adjustable Height

Yes

Tilt Angle

0 - 20

Tilt Adjustment

Yes

Swivelling Base

Yes

Swivel Angle Range

-30 - 30

VESA Mount Interface

-30 - 30

Wall Mountable

Yes

Cable Lock Slot

Yes

VESA Mounting

Yes

Pivoting Base

Yes

Plug and Play

Yes

Stand-By LED

Yes

Power LED

Yes

On/off Switch

Yes

On Screen Display Language

CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, JPN, KOR

OSD Language

10

On Screen Menu Display

Yes

LED Indicator

Yes

Power

Typical Power Consumption

40W

Standby Power Consumption

0.5W

Input Frequency

50/60

Input Voltage

100 - 240, 24

AC Input Frequency

50, 60, 50/60

AC Input Voltage

24, 100, 100-240, 240

Certificates

Certification

24, 100, 100-240, 240

Weight & Dimensions

Package Weight

9.6kg

Packaging Height

505mm

Packaging Depth

230mm

Packaging Width

610mm

Weight With Stand

6kg

Height With Stand

457mm

Depth With Stand

166mm

Width With Stand

507mm

Weight

3.6kg

Height

306mm

Depth

57mm

Width

507mm

Packaging Content

Quick Start Guide

Yes

Cable Included

AC, HDMI, USB, VGA

AC Adapter Included

Yes

Other Features

Video Dot Rate

165MHz

Power Requirement

+12V DC, 5.0A

Quantity

1

Running Cost

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Electricity cost when switched on

£64.10

Electricity cost when on standby

£3.04

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Total running cost over 5 years

£67.14

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0.33T

Running this PC monitor over 5 years will generate 0.33 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2).

9

To offset that much CO2 you would need to plant 9 tree seedlings and grow them for 10 years.